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Hey y’all I need to replace this razor as it is getting rusty and dull but I don’t know the name of it having tried every combination of smithking straight barber razor safety blade refill I could think of. Google was not helping nor was the smith king site or Amazon where I bought the kit. I like this kind of blade for cutting my own hair since the pandemic but I am desperate for a replacement blade and can’t find it anywhere. Thanks!

u/strange__effect — 11 days ago
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Hello!! I’m letting my husband cut my bob at home from now on and want to invest in a decent pair of scissors.

I want my bob to be blunt and I read that he needs a good pair to achieve this.

I am between the Jaguar white line and the Jaguar ergo, both 5.5 inch. I read online that 5.5 inch would be pretty standard? Is this true?

I know the Jaguar white line is more expensive, but I’m wondering, is it worth the expense as an investment? Do they last longer?? Make cutting easier ?? I literally have no clue.

My hair is thin/medium but I have a lot of it. It’s also not curly, but I also haven’t dyed it so there’s no texture lol, so it’s very slippery because it’s healthy at the moment.

Any help would be grately appreciated!!

I already cut his hair at home and it looks fab to be honest but I don’t want to use kitchen scissors on my own hair lol.

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u/Independent-Cake5565 — 9 days ago
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Platinum blonde hairstylist recommendations please?

Hello! I am looking to find a new hairstylist to go platinum/white/grey, while I really like mine, he's NOT cheap and a bunch of times after the colouring he just goes 'oh I made it a bit darker this time' when he knows what I'm looking for and has had references for a year maybe, so instead of a grey colour I'm becoming blonde and honeyed over time. I'm very polite, I tip around 20%, sometimes more, please help me find someone who will listen. Thank you!

Edit, I live in Vancouver, I can move around.

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u/SardonicCheese666 — 6 days ago
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I’m looking to get a kinda shaggy / long layered haircut (on a budget <£70) I want someone who has had a similar haircut recently as the inspo pics to lmk where they got it done!

I’m very particular and really don’t wanna have another haircut trauma lol that’s why I’d like to have someone recommend me their hairdressers in london preferably somewhere around soho xx

u/leynaB — 10 days ago

I've just resigned from my position in a salon (employed, uk) and unsure what happens next.

I stated what my last day would be as per the contract and she hasn't replied but I've received loads of notifications with the clients being moved within the next few weeks does that mean I'm likely to be put on garden leave ? There's no possibility I won't be paid for the next couple weeks is there ? I've never been in this position before as the last salon I left was very amicable and gave extra large notice as I was moving. But I'm not really sure how it works, I'm assuming it's so I can't take client info which I had 0 intention of doing anyways but it has made me worried financially that I may be without work until I officially start my next job

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u/Recent-Camel-5848 — 11 days ago

Hey everyone 👋

I’m curious how you all track customers and create the best possible client experience outside the salon chair.

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u/FrissaDev — 9 days ago
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Here’s the sitch:

I graduated school in October and have been with a salon since November, it’s a bit slower of a salon for walk ins but I would say moderately busy.

I started taking models in January, my mentor said 2 a week until the end of February and then we moved to root touches. I’ve done just that, have had little to no feedback, always “it’s great!” Or “beautiful!!” Always positive. When I ask what I could do differently next time I don’t get much. But it’s getting stagnant as it’s the same comments everytime but not progressing. I’ve brought up highlights, balayages, toners, etc. and it’s been brushed off, he’s even had me formulating for him and it’s always been “great!!”, I’m just wondering as it’s been 7 months with no progression since January, how long do I wait? What’s the standard? Is there a standard? My downfall is my speed definitely putting me at about 1.5 hours for a cut which is so fair but also without repetition how do I get faster with even practicing on mannequins?

We have also had TONS of education classes including colour corrections, curly hair cutting, blonding, etc.

I guess I’m just confused about this industry and how you learn without actually taking clients? I’m exhausting model list at this point.

Also, is there shame in moving to a more franchised salon like Chatters etc? I’ve served for a long time and I’ve always stood by starting out in a place that has a structured training program so does that idea coincide with the hair industry?

I just need some advice here because I know I want to do this but I just want to give up and I don’t want to waste time as I entered this industry at 32

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u/confusedchicken69 — 9 days ago

I resigned from my job as an employed hairdresser (uk) 2 days ago and my boss has flat out opened it and ignored me and I'm not really sure what to do and I feel it's just making it more awkward. An hour after I sent it she moved loads of clients out of my column for the next 2 weeks and closed my books but hasn't for this week so I'm not really sure what's happening. It's common for hairdressing for them to just say don't come back ive heard, but never experienced it so cant say what happens next. My contract does say 3 weeks notice which I stated in my resignation and my 6 month probationary period ends on the 11th may. My contract says 3 weeks is needed and I could be put on PILON or garden leave, that still applies despite being within the probationary period right ? My next working day should be tomorrow and I can already feel the awkwardness

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u/Recent-Camel-5848 — 9 days ago

Is it weird if your longtime client brings you baked goods?

I've been going to the same hairdresser for years and will continue to do so until he retires. I've already decided he'll cut my kids' hair when they are a bit older. He's great.

I love to bake with my oldest and it's our go-to gift for family and friends as a thank you or just because. Is it weird if we take one to him?

I used to be a teacher and it felt goo when parents would send baked goods from bakeries or from home to us; I'd imagine hairdressers don't receive many gifts? Correct me if I'm wrong. Would you think it's weird?

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u/Significant-Ad-4418 — 1 day ago
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Why can’t we promote ourselves if we are barbers ?

Just a question that wants n answers and more of a solution

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u/GetBOOTHD — 1 day ago
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Stylist ruined my hair

I had a not great experience at a new salon today. The stylist had a rented space in a suite and closed the door with no fans or vents while working with chemicals to give me full highlights. She was also vaping an e cig right behind and beside my head multiple times while working. Even after I disclosed i am pregnant. I had to ask to open the door because I was getting a headache. Overall she was really unprofessional. She didn’t have enough time to blow dry or style at the end of my appointment as someone else was waiting so she sent me out with dripping wet hair. I dried it at home and was extremely disappointed with the results. I showed her the inspo pics in the collage at the start of my appointment. In the collage, the top left photo is my hair before the appointment - it’s closer to the inspo pics than what I got when I left. I specifically told her my main goal was to get rid of the orange and brassiness in my hair from a copper box dye I did back in February, and go lighter more obviously blonde. She put toner on my whole head and this made my hair even more orange and brassy. I also feel like my hair was over processed because it’s very dry and very frizzy. Definitely not the texture it usually is. We also discussed how fine my hair was.

I texted her the collage pic and let her know I wasn’t happy with the results after drying it at home and she has offered to bring me back tomorrow to correct it, but I’m honestly scared to let her try to fix it. It’s so uneven and splotchy everywhere. It feels damaged/over processed (not gummy or mushy, but brittle). I regret even going to her in the first place. She stated this should be a quick fix, agreed it was probably the toner, and wants to do a bleach wash. That idea scares me given the state of my hair right now, and less than 24 hours after this appointment.

Should I just get a refund and have it corrected at my trusted salon? I paid $340 including her tip to be left with this. Or should I go back to her tomorrow and let her correct this? I also know the inspo pics are achievable as I sent her photos of my hair after one full highlight session from my usual salon (also after the same copper box dye) - it turned out very light blonde, not damaged, and very close to the inspo pics so it isn’t like I’m expecting something unrealistic.

u/EducationPowerful236 — 21 hours ago

[Other] How does swiveling work in hairdresser chairs?

Apologies if this question is not appropriate for the sub, I don't know where to post it.

I am planning to rebuild a vintage hairdresser chair to make a small, height-adjustable workbench/table for my hobby workshop. My plan is to replace the seat with a ca 2'x2' benchtop. But I have not worked with any of these chairs so I have a few questions:

How does swiveling work? Does the seat rotate on the piston or is the piston that rotates in the cylinder? Is the chair always free to swivel/rotate or can it be locked in one position? Does it differ between chairs?

Bonus question: do the hydraulics usually get worn out on older chairs or are they more likely to work "forever"?

The image is just an example. Ideas on brands or types of chairs to that would suitable or simple to rebuild are greatly appreciated.

u/ondulation — 2 days ago

The best curling iron for fine hair can't fix what you're doing in the cooling phase

The whole Barrel size and titanium vs ceramic research bandwagon is not going to save us fine hair girlies. 
I mean yes tool choice matters of course but also theres a whole step AFTERR you release the curl.

I wholeheartedly believe this is where we fumble it. This is the rsn your fine hair curls are gone by lunch.

But like nobody talks abt the cooling phase?!! How is anyone supposed to know this if nobody will teach us?

Dw tho i took notes!!

I will also explain the barrel science:

So the classic size recc is ¾” to 1” for fine hair. But does anybody even know WHY?
Heres why:

  1. Barrel Size

Smaller barrel means tighter initial curls which means more ‘shrink budget’. 

Since finer hair can lose up to 40-60% of its curl volume as the day goes on, its good to have spare shrink room. 

A ¾” curl falling out will look like 1.25” wave 

So there goes the beachy wave thing we all wonder abt 

  1. Barrel material

 

This is more crucial than barrel brand tbh. 

Since titanium heats fastest and most evenly it becomes the best choice for fine hair at lower temps. 
Ceramic holds onto heat steadily which means less hotspot but it can also be spiked with cheaper elements. 

Gold plating is just cosmetic and just shenanigans tbh. 

  1. Tapered vs Straight barrel:

This is the REALLL issue imo 

Tapered barrels give a more natural, uneven curl
Which is actually pretty great for finer hair that looks too ‘done’.

A straight barrel gives a more uniform ringlet that reads more polished. 

Neight is objectively better tbh. Its just abt the look you're after.

GOAL: For fine hair: ¾” to 1” barrel, titanium if possible. 
Orrr just follow these tips i guess

What happens when you curl your hair?!

Turns outttttt hair’s shape is kept together by hydrogen bonds inside the cortex. 
Heat breaks those bonds temporarily. 
Thats HOW the curls form bcs you're literally reshaping the bond structure around the barrel 

Here's the golden tip tho: the NEW bond doesn't lock in until the hair cools down completely. 
Crazy concept to me 

Apparently heat opens up the hair cuticles and breaks the bonds, 
Cooling closes the cuticles and sets the new bond. 

Everything in between is just unstable. The curl exists but it hasn't omitted yet 

fine hair has smaller cortex

Fine hair has smaller cortext than thick or coarse hair, 
That basically just means there's less structural mass, fewer bonds, and shorter window before gravity and humidity can start pulling the shape apart. 

A few things that KILLL fine hair curls mid-cooling:

What most people do (and why it wrecks the curl)

The most common cooling phase mistake isn't dramatic. It's just... letting the curl drop and moving on. You release it, it falls, you keep going. Completely normal. Also completely why the curl is half-formed before you even finish the rest of your head.

A few specific things that kill fine hair curls mid-cooling:

  • Releasing curl onto shoulder or neck:

 

Bcs when the curl lands on a warm surface it just gets pressed flat while its still setting. So the whole shape is just flat.

  • Touching or separating curls while warm:

 

Same logic bcs fingers are warm and running them through hot curls is just undoing them in real time. 

The bond is still open and this is just reshaping it  into a frizzy wave

  • Moving onto the next section immediately

The heat from the barrel radiates. If you curl adjacent sections back to back with no pause youre just keeping the area warm longer than it needs to be which just extends the open bond window and gives humidity more time to interfere.

  • Spraying hair spray on a warm curl?!

Rookie mistake. Counterintuitive.

This just locks in the curl at half-set shape. Not a finished curl. 

The goal is the spray after it has fully cooled. So that the final shape cant be sealed in. not a work in progress type

Now for the things that are supposed to work rly well

  1. Release hair into palm. Not into the air.

 

Cup your hand u der the curls as you release it off the barrel. 

Straightforwards i think we all do this. 

Hold 8-12 secs in your hands (this is what most of us dont do).

And letting it cool in its own shape rather than dropping into freefall. 

  1. Pin it if need be,

 

Bobby pins hold the coil flat against your head while it cools

Takes an extra 30 secs but sooo worth it. 

Old technique but foolproof

  1. Youre not supposed to touch anything for at least 10 minutes after finishing.

 

Not a single curl.

Let everything cool completely before you even think abt separating or fluffing it. 

If youre in a rush you can just leave the curls intact and separate them in the car. 

  1. Product goes at the enddd.

Only and only at the v v end you do a light hold hairspray or a small amount of flexible hold cream on FULLY COOLED curls. 

Apply by scrunching gently upward and not dragging downwards

Rmr that the goal is to shape it from below, and not press it flat from above

TL;DR:

For fine hair: ¾” to 1” barrel, titanium if possible (even hair distribution, no hot spots)

Keep the temp between 300-340 F depending on whether your hair is virgin or processed.

Here's a final hierarchy to keep in mind:

Barrel size > temp > time on the barrel > section size > cooling phase. 

Step 5 being the MOST IMP for curl longevity

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u/ConnectKeylesly — 21 hours ago